Samsung QN90F QN43QN90FAFXZA 43"
Mini-LED backlighting with the NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor delivers precise 4K contrast and AI-powered upscaling, while 120Hz refresh and HDMI 2.1 enable smooth gaming. The 4K AI Upscaling Pro effectively enhances lower-resolution content, and the 43-inch size provides a rare premium compact option with Dolby Atmos audio and Wi-Fi 6. It’s best for sports and gaming enthusiasts in smaller, moderately lit rooms who need strong motion handling and upscaling without large screen bulk.
Screen 43"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel QD-Mini-LED
Refresh 120 Hz
HDR HDR
smart platform Tizen
dolby atmos Yes
hdmi version 2.1
68 Overall Score
Price $998
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong audio (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong picture quality (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Contrast Ratio | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Color Booster Pro |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| VRR | ✓ |
| ALLM | No |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple Voice Assistant Compatible |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Miracast |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 60 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Yes |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Power | 142 |
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Annual Energy | 142 |
| Weight | 20.7 kg / 45.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung QN90F QN43QN90FAFXZA 43" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 43 | 85 | 99.5 | 65.0999984741211 | 55 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | QLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 144 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung QN90F QN43QN90FAFXZA 43" | 36.7 | 89.4 | 49.1 | 74.1 | 75 | 86 | 25.9 | 85.2 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 76.8 | 96.9 | 91.6 | 79.3 | 94.5 | 92.7 | 88 | 79.7 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.5 | 98.2 | 95.7 | 95.1 | 94.5 | 86 | 77 | 98.8 |
| LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB Compare | 76.8 | 98.8 | 95.7 | 99.2 | 91.6 | 98.6 | 88 | 36.7 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.7 | 88.1 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 77.8 | 88.9 | 88 | 98.7 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 76.8 | 82.3 | 99.8 | 58.9 | 85 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 36.7 |
Price
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